On the air for thirty five years,
was an American music and dance television programme
which spotlighted Black-American music talents.
It was created by trailblazing producer, Don Cornelius.
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From the show’s inception in 1971,
the Soul Train Line
was probably the most popular segment of the hour-long programme-
dancers executed the latest moves in the latest fashion.
It was a ’70s music and fashion parade.
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(image from pixgood.com):
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The Soul Train line consisted of two rows of dancers:
guys on one side, gals on the other and a space between.
In couples, they progressed in consecutive order-
performing their best steps to the best tunes
on the airwaves.
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Flashback to the ’70s
music sounds and fashion images
that rolled in on the ‘Soul Train’
The ‘hippest trip in town!’
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Soul Train Line, 1974
to the sounds of
The King of Soul, James Brown: ‘Cold Blooded’
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Soul Train Line, 1975
to the sounds of
Rufus ft. Chaka Khan: ‘Once You Get Started’
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